Not expensive and very effective! Flea drops for cats: rules of use, as well as a brief overview of the best

Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that are easily transmitted from animal to animal. To combat these insects, pet stores and veterinary pharmacies offer many drugs, however, it is flea drops for cats that have gained well-deserved popularity. They act quickly, are easy to apply and are also considered a universal remedy that is widely used as an antiparasitic complex agent.

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Advantages over other insecticidal drugs

suppress the onset of fleas , ticks , and intestinal parasites in a variety of ways. But if you want to get rid of unwanted guests as soon as possible and for a long time, insecticidal drops will be the best remedy .

The popularity of such tools can be explained simply:

• All types of drops are produced in special dropper pipettes . Thus, calculating the dosage of the drug is significantly simplified;
• You can treat a cat captivated by fleas even without outside help;
• most drop manufacturers exclude the possibility of re-infection with parasites within several months after using the product.

What to do if drops don’t help

Flea medications may not be effective in the following situations:

1. The medicine was chosen incorrectly.
2. Application rules not followed.
3. The dosage was calculated incorrectly.
4. The date of preventative treatment has been missed.
5. The drug is used after the expiration date.

If you have treated your cat according to the instructions, but there is no effect, contact a veterinary clinic for help.

Veterinarian help.

How to use correctly

The principle of processing an animal is as simple as possible and is the same for all types of drops. The process should begin by determining the body weight of the tailed friend . After the weight is determined, you need to read the instructions for the product , finding out how much liquid to use in a particular case.

The last stage of the process is to directly apply the drops to the cat's skin.

The procedure for using the drug should be approached most carefully . All types of flea products are applied to areas of the body that are inaccessible to the animal for licking.

As a rule, such places are the withers and the spine area . After using the product, the cat should not be bathed. If the animal’s habitat is not limited to the apartment, then it is necessary to ensure that the animal does not get caught in the rain. Otherwise, the remedy will not work .

Sprays

Sprays for cats against parasites
Sprays are identical in action to drops. The difference lies in the processing, which is more convenient to carry out together in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. A muzzle is placed on the animal's face or the jaw is tightened with a special braid so that the cat does not accidentally lick off the applied composition. Distribute the contents of the bottle evenly over the skin. After the procedure, the cat should not be petted for 1-2 days, nor should it be subjected to water procedures or getting wet. The most popular sprays are Bars and Blokhnet.

Prices for cat sprays are clearly displayed in the table.

Flea and tick drops: brands and effectiveness

Many manufacturers of veterinary products are producing insectoacaricidal drops. Let's look at the most common brands

"Leopard"

Insectoacaricidal drug of domestic production. The product has become quite widespread due to its low cost, as well as its sufficient effectiveness in the fight against fleas and ticks . The active component of Bars is the insecticide permethrin .

The main advantage of the drug is that its use causes virtually no side effects. In addition, under the same name, products are produced for kittens, which can be used from the age of two months.

In general, the action of Bars is effective, although sometimes the preventive effect is too short . As a rule, re-infection with parasites occurs within a few weeks after using the insecticide.

more about Bars in the article.

IN-AP complex

The drops contain components such as aversectin , fipronil and praziquantel . IN-AP drops is due to the fact that this product fights all types of parasites in cats, including worms .

Before treatment, it is necessary to examine the animal's skin for damage. If none are found, the pet needs to be washed , giving it the opportunity to dry. Only after this can the drops be applied. The product is highly effective in combating parasites, but does not provide a 100% guarantee of getting rid of fleas .

As reviews from customers who have used the drug show, sometimes insects are able to survive a drug attack .

Important ! IN-AP complex is not recommended for use on pregnant , lactating , or under two months of age .

Inspector

The drops are designed to combat ticks, fleas, lice-eaters and intestinal nematodes. The active components of the drug are fipronil and moxidectin .

The method of applying drops is the same as for other similar drugs. " Inspector " is not used on kittens under 7 weeks of age . It is used with caution on allergy-prone and pregnant animals .

The drops are considered highly effective in anthelmintic prevention and have a sufficient number of positive reviews from cat owners.

You can read more about Inspector

"Dana Ultra"

"Dana" is a domestic anti-flea drug based on fipronil. The effect of the drops lasts for 4 weeks. Treatment of the animal for the purpose of prevention is carried out no more than once a month. It is not recommended to bathe a cat for 3 days after treatment with the drug. In the future, bathing is not prohibited, since at this time it does not reduce the effectiveness of the product.

Operating principle

In order to understand how flea drops for cats work, you need to know that drugs in the form of drops are used only externally and are applied directly to the animal’s skin, so it is important to refrain from water treatments after the procedure. The active substance contained in it dissolves in the lipid layer of the epidermis and spreads over the entire surface of the skin, however, it does not penetrate into the blood. Thanks to this, the product can effectively act on fleas and ticks. The drops block the impulses of the nervous system, which causes paralysis, from which the parasite dies.

In the case of cats, the most effective active ingredients are:

• Fipronil;
• Diazinon;
• Moxidectin;
• Fipronil;
• Imidacloprid.

The effect of the drug can be seen in the cat's behavior. The animal stops constantly itching and becomes calmer. The drugs are highly effective, but at the same time, absolutely safe for your pet’s health. But after application, limit the animal's contact with small children for 48 hours.

For the little ones

It is worth removing fleas from kittens using drops only if they have been weaned from the cat and when the number of parasites threatens the health of the babies. It is important to remember that the insecticides included in the preparations can cause serious harm to a fragile child’s body .

Drops can only be used when the animal reaches two months of age . If the kitten has not yet crossed this age limit, it is better not to risk it and postpone the treatment process, or try to remove some of the parasites with a comb.

Today, there are several types of drops that can be used to treat small pets. These are the drugs:

• Celandine Junior (used from 8 weeks of age).
• Advantage (applicable at 10 weeks of age).
• " Frontline " (used from 8 weeks of age).
• Stronghold (used from 8 weeks of age).

We also recommend reading the article about the types of flea treatments for kittens.

Cat fleas are a real scourge both for the animal itself and for its owners. In addition to the above mentioned remedies, these parasites can be removed using tar soap and Advocate drops.

What harm can fleas cause to a cat?

Fleas and ticks are blood-sucking insects that survive in the harshest conditions. They can live without food for one and a half months. Once on the body of a pet, they dig into the skin and begin to fill their stomach. In this case, the cat can lose quite a lot of blood. Ticks and fleas cause harm to a cat's health, which is expressed in the following:

• The bite sites are very itchy, the cat is constantly itching, causing wounds to itself. These wounds can easily become infected;
• Some time after infection, the cat begins to actively lose hair. This whole process can result in severe baldness;
• At the moment of a bite, toxic substances enter the cat’s bloodstream with the insect’s saliva, which can provoke a severe allergic reaction;
• Ticks and fleas become carriers of helminth eggs;
• Infection with parasites negatively affects the condition of the eyes, ears and nasopharynx. Chronic diseases, such as otitis media, often appear.

Fleas and ticks pose a particular danger to a kitten. Their exposure leads to anemia and rapid exhaustion. If help is not provided in a timely manner, the kitten may die.

By the way, you can learn all the intricacies of fighting fleas in kittens in the corresponding article: How to remove fleas from a kitten.

It is necessary to apply flea drops immediately after you notice signs of infestation. The sooner you start treatment, the greater the chance of successful treatment. Remember that it is not enough to treat the animal; you will also have to disinfect the room in which it lives.

Shampoos

Shampoos for cats
Treating cats against fleas and ticks with shampoos quickly gets rid of insects, but does not provide long-term protection. It is used if the animal is loyal to water procedures. The technology for removing parasites is simple: apply shampoo to wet wool, foam and leave for the time specified in the instructions. Then rinse off and dry the cat with a towel.

Popular shampoos are presented in the table

Compound

“Bars” is sold in the form of a yellowish solution with a viscous consistency and a specific aroma. One pack contains 3-4 pipettes. The volume of each of them is no more than 1.4 ml. In the drug intended for cats, the main active ingredient is fipronil. Its effect is enhanced by diflubenzuron and dicarboximide.

Additional ingredients include polyethylene glycol, polyvinylpyrrolidone and isopropyl alcohol. The manufacturer indicates the date of manufacture of the medicine on the packaging. Shelf life is 2 years. The drops should be stored in a place inaccessible to children and pets.

Types of funds

In pet stores you can buy antiparasitic drugs in various forms:

• drops on the withers;
• shampoos;
• sprays;
• powders;
• collars;
• solutions for injections, room treatment.

They are used separately or combined. For example, they treat the cat with drops and put on a collar to prevent re-infestation.